Description of the job
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
The Bega Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s Dairy Farmers, Zoosh, and Vegemite and Zooper Doopers, you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
The Role
Our Foodservice team are seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to manage a customer base of distributors & end customers. You will be an integral member of our Foodservice team by partnering with our key customers, identifying opportunities, recommending joint business initiatives, exceeding business objectives & driving incremental growth across the entire Bega group’s portfolio.
Responsibilities
Win new business opportunities based on targeted customer plans
Work with Sales leaders to identify the best offer to convert non stockists
Work with internal stakeholders to develop the required tools to win new business
Financial reporting of your business portfolio to NAM/NBM
Build, nurture, maintain strong relationships with key customers
About you
A strong entrepreneurial drive to network and win new business
Strong negotiation ability
Confidence to present business results, plans and new products to customers
Can translate selling insights into compelling opportunities and benefits for the customer
Demonstrates commercial acumen, self-awareness & emotional intelligence
Previous experience in a selling environment (ideally Foodservice)
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant:
• Must hold a current Australian driver’s license
• Required to complete a pre-employment medical
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.